Carroll College BSN Nursing Reviews

Nursing program

• The Nursing Training program at Carroll College offers a baccalaureate degree with a major in Nursing, preparing pupils to practice as professional nurses or even for graduate studies in nursing.
• The Division of Nursing prepares its graduates to enter into the practice of professional nursing with a framework of knowledge incorporated from the sciences, arts and also humanities. Emphasis is put on the delivery of holistic nursing care which recognizes the dignity and also originality of every individual. Completion of the major provides the basis for life-long learning and also graduate study in nursing.
• The nursing training program concentrates on a holistic approach to healthcare, offering an intentional integration of theory and also practical application, supervised by an accomplished faculty who are enthusiastic about teaching. Pupils start their clinical experiences in the 200-level nursing courses and have accessibility to a wide range of clinical settings—from local hospitals to public health, home visits, assisted living, long-term care, and also psychiatric
• The Carroll College Division of Nursing’s Baccalaureate degree training program has been certified since its inception in the 1970’s. The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education accredits the Baccalaureate degree in nursing at Carroll College.

About the school

• Carroll College is a small, non-public, Roman Catholic liberal arts school in Helena, Montana, United States Of America. Carroll College has earned national and also regional accolades for its academic programs, particularly in its Pre-Med and Nursing Majors.

Total estimated cost of attendance is approximate $23,350

Following are the minimum requirements for BSN Nursing Program. Minimum admission standards include:

DIRECT ENTRY

When applying to Carroll, you will be considered for Direct Entry to Carroll’s nursing major if you submit your completed application by December 1, if you indicate Nursing as your first major of interest and if you meet the following criteria:

1. Minimum 3.30 GPA
2. Minimum, composite ACT score of 24 or new SAT score of 1190 (Math and Combined Reading and Writing)
3. Completion of 1 year of Chemistry by the 6th semester
4. Completion of 1 year of Biology by the 6th semester
5. Completion of mathematics through Intermediate Algebra (Algebra II) by the 6th semester
6. Submission and completion (receipt of all supporting credentials) of application by the December 1st deadline and listing Nursing as the first major interest

*Please note that not all candidates meeting the minimum eligibility criteria will be selected for the Direct Entry Option.

Pre-Nursing Admission

If you are admitted into the pre-nursing licensure curriculum you will have the opportunity to apply to the nursing major during your first year at Carroll. As a pre-nursing student, you must be formally accepted to the nursing major in order to register for nursing courses.  Applications for Admission to the nursing major are accepted in the spring semester each year for admission into the major the following fall semester.

Students seeking admission into the nursing major must meet the following criteria:

1. Be admitted to Carroll College as a degree-seeking student.
2. Complete or be enrolled in the following pre-requisites with a “C-” or better at the time of application: BI 201, BI 202, CH 111, CO 101, ENWR 102, PSY 105, PSY 203.
3. BI 201, BI 202, CH 111, CH 112, and BI 214 (or the equivalent of these courses) must have been completed within 5 years of admission to the nursing program at Carroll College. Any of these courses, taken prior to the five-year limit, may be analyzed by the nursing department for possible use depending on individual circumstances.
4. Have an overall college career Grade Point Average of 2.75 or higher on a 4-point scale. (This includes all attempted credits at an accredited college or university.)
5. Repeat or withdraw from no more than two (2) courses considered pre-requisite to nursing or nursing courses taken either at Carroll or other institutions.
6. Complete all required course work, to include independent study or “incompletes”, by established deadlines.
7. Complete criminal background check as instructed by the Department of Nursing, to be paid by the student. Students with background checks that reveal a record will be evaluated individually to determine whether they will be admitted to the nursing major.  Alcohol and drug violations may interfere with Montana Board of Nursing approval to sit for the NCLEX-RN exam.
8. Provide documentation of freedom from communicable tuberculosis and immunity to hepatitis B, and measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR).
9. Students with an academic integrity violation on file at Carroll College will be evaluated individually to determine whether they will be admitted to the nursing major.

Contact:

Address: 1601 N Benton Ave, Helena, MT 59625

Phone: 406-447-4300

Website: https://www.carroll.edu/